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Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09
NOTICE.
The Birminxham Mineral Railroad
Company

Are locating line of road from Morris
Station on the L. & n. Railroad up Turkey
Greek to West Red Mountain; thence
along Sand Valley to where the Little
Warrior River crosses Murphree's VAL
ley; thence in the most direct route to
Browns Valley, via Blountsville or Dry
Greek for Huntsville. This line of road
will be built to develop the valuable
cokeing Goals east Of Morris Station, as
we'll as the iron ores ofRed Mountain on
the west side of Murphree's Valley.
The Railroad Company request all
persons interested in Coal and Iron Ore
lands along this route to give such in
formation to J. P. Willoughby and W.
III. Cooking, who are now examining the
coal and iron ore veins, as may enable
the Railroad Company to publish re-
port for distribution to induce capitalists
to make investments along the line Of
road.
All coal beds and iron ore veins, as
we'll as quarries of limestone and sand
stone, also beds OF sand, will be examin-
ed and report published and sent to
those who will assist in giving informa~
ton facilitating this work. This work
will begin at once.
G. d, FITZHUGH,
Chief Engineer.
Birmingham, Ala, June 25, 1887.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09
MURDER MOST FOUL.
Reed Townsend, Prisoner Confined
In the County Jail, Kills One Of His
Keepers With an Iron Bar
From Daily Mercury

From Daily Mercury
Thursday morning between and
o'clock, the city was startled oD hearing
that Tim Anderson an employee at the
county jail had been murdered by Reed
Townsend, prisoner confined there on
an Indictment for burglary and arson
Townsend has been in prison since
August 3, 1886, awaiting trial, but this
latest deed of blood has nominated him
for the gallows.
The facts as near as We can gather
them from eye witnesses are as follows
Tim Anderson accompanied by Frank
Williamson made morning tour of the
cells as is his wonted duty to inspect
them, and see ii any tampering oil walls
or bars OF the windows had been done
during the night. The cell doors, which
are made OF chilled iron are double
bolted on the outside by an iron bar that
like huge hasp holds the door in a
couple of strong iron staples firmly
welded into the stone work. To make as
surance doubly sure, this giant hasp is
padlocked firmly on the outside-too far
from the reach of any one confined in
the cell to tamper with it. On opening
the cell door this iron hasp, or bar after
being unlocked must be drawn out be-
fore the door can be opened.
This bar was the deatl. dealing in>
quickly was the work Of murder
done, that we question if poor Anderson
ever knew he was hit On entering the
cell Townsend step up to Frank Will
hanson, Anderson's assistant, and in a
playful way with a smile on his lips he
seized hold of the bar, and quickly
wrenched it out OF the hands Of the hol-
der, and dealt Anderson crushing Jlow
on the skull, under which the man
sank lifeless, and without groan. Then
he repeated the death dealing blows, but
his murdered victim felt them not. He
was dead.
The death dealing instrument is best
described as a flat iron bar, about yard
in length, and weighs, probably about
eight or ten pounds. The murderer
presents the appearance Of hardened
stole, seems to be quite Indifferent, and
evidently does not give much thought
to the cnormity Of the crime: The fu.,
neral OF his victim will take place this
afternoon from his late residence on
Spragins st.
Townsend will probably play the in
sanity dodge at his trial, and no doubt
his lawyers will work the racket for all
i: is worth. But the general impression
seems to be that"a long rope and short
shrift" is the best and most decent
mode of disposing Of him.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09

AT every other important city
except Huntsville theKnights of La
boz are buying lots and building
Halls of their own. Shall Huntsville
orders continue to pay out in rent
sufficient money to buy and
build and have nothing to show fol
the money SO spent for years anC
years to come? 1t looks that way IN,
less, they awake from their prese Mt
slumber.
Evening Star Lodge No. 6 A. +
& A. NJ. will lay the conner Stone OF
new G P. church at Elkmont Fri
lay June Is. 1887.
Preparation are being pushed fol
the Rust Institute Industrial Dapart
ment.
The Primitive B.ptist church il
being inclosed with new front
fence
All groceries marked down tt
the lowest prices at,
WISE & cos.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09
Extension Of Streets.

At the last meeting OF the Board OF
Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday night
last, July 5th, the following proposition
OF Mr.. Faust was received, and on mo-
ton of Alderman Mayhem, seconded. by
Rodgers, was rejected.
"To Mr. A s. Fletcher.
Mr.. Faust says he thinks the running
of Major Echols street through his yard
will damage his property fifteen hun
dred dollars. That he would rather not
have the street run than to receive this
amount
The following was offered by Flett her
and seconded by Conway,
WHEREAS, The Board have rejected the
proposition of Mrs. Susan Faust as to
the valuation Of the land through which
the proposed street runs. Therefore
Resolted, That the Mayor summon jury
for the condemnation of said land for
said street in compliance with section
POS OF the City Code, and that notice to
the owners of said property be given ac-
cording to law" The motion was car
ried unanimously.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09
Election of City Teachers.

AT the regular meeting of the Hon
Board f Mayor and Aldermen Tues
day night last teachers for the city
schools were elected as follows;
White.-Election of Principal
postponed until the next meeting
Assistants, Mrs. Farriss, Misses Ma
nv Jones and Mary Dill.
Colored. .-Chas, Hsndley, Princl
pal. Assistants L. ). Cooper and
MISS Susie p. Mastin.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09
doc" Returned.

Deputy Sheriff Fulgham returned this
morning bringing back with him poor
Doc" Grantlanl the unfortunate crazy
negro. The. authorities at the ASYLUM
at Tuscaloosa refused to receive him, as
signing as the cause, lack OF room.
Perhaps if they did not fear "DOc, I"
room might have been given.
In as much as there is remedy for
every wrong. there is wrong some where
in 'Doc''not being taken charge by those
the law OF the State direct to take charge
of his class.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09
PERSONAL.

| Mrs. William Roper, Of Mobile, is
visiting relatives here.
Miss M L. Clay is teaching at
Centre Hill.
, Mrs. DR.. Scruggs has returned
from Athens
Mr.. IL Clay, of Birmingham, is
in the city.
Ed. John NJ Goodloe is up from
Birmingham.
MIR. and Mrs. John S Reed have
r. move d to Decatur.
Mr. G G Ross. now Of Rogersville,
Tenn, have been in the city during the
week.
Mr.. William Walk-r was with the
Huntsville visitors in Nashville this
week
Mrs, NJ. SIS Harris and Mr. Charles
Jacobs are visiting friends in Mach
Vile.
Mrs. David Hall ard Ms. S j.
Pentecost ale among the Huntsville
visit rs to Nashville this week.
M. Chas. R, Donegan attended
tn 10. |. Supreme Council as del
! gate from the Huntsville Lodge.
Mr.. NJ. r. Murray and family have
gone to Marshall county to spend few
weeks with relatives there.
Ala VIM. II. CASTOR has been
confined to his bed with sickness dnr
ilg the week.
DR.. S A. d. Sheffey has returL ed
lis practice at Memphis, after a
s.ore visit to his family.
Our vigilant policeman Mr. Sytney
}. Pentec,st has been enjoying a
short leave this week in Nashville
attending the Immacul tie festivities.
Miss BETH Bentley and Miss Par
alec Bentley returned home this week
after several years spent abroad.
Miss Lille q Bradford has boen
re>eIectel Principal of the Decatur
City school
Mr.. Conrad O'Shaughnessey is home
from St. Vincent College Va, to spend
vacation at home, and rest up from the
studies OF the past session.
Prof. Lovett has just returned from an
extended visit to several portions of the
State, where he has been assisting the
State Superintendent in holding Con-
gressional Teachers Institutes. and the
State Education Association at Tusca-
loosa.
MIR Thomas Brandon talented
young Huntsvillian was one of the
four successful applicants to pass the
examination of teachers for the Bir-
mingham City Schools, out ola score
or more of applicants.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09
Neisshb'rh00a New: anaGosssiip.

Still it rains.
"A week Of crimes.
The gallows is needed.
The seasonof picnics.
buy your groceries of W,se& Co
-EveuiDg Star Lodge meets Mon
day night.
-Ihe Soda four ins are having a
run
Subscribe for the GAZETTE.
Spring City Lodge G U. 0. 0. F.
meets Tuesday night for work.
-Wise's Pride Flour, the best in
the market.
huntsville affords fine field for
number one colored lawyer.
Encouraging reports of fine
crops come in from all quarters of the
county.
II you wish to spend pleasant
aoar attend the Fowler Literary
Ulfcle exercises at the M E. Church
Monday night next
-lhe l. dies Educatic nal Aid
'o''ety has .anint-r sting programme
', eAeFcIs FIR Tuesday night, and
Always attract "a &c audience.
-1he rain Caused the churches to
ave small congregations last Sun
day.
med Tow. send, the murderer
I'M Anderson in the Jail Thurs
" hsald to have harbored his re-
'snseful feelings in his breast for six
h. hl'nS' Anderson having struck
:; on The head with a lock some
q A'ontAs ago, for which Townsend
.a'satsned = to kill him at the first
chance offered. W 1'''
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09
Commissioners Of Agriculture.

Gov. Seay has appointed Capt. R. F.
Kolb, OF Euiaula, Commissioner OF Agri-
culture to fill out the unexpired term OF
E. c. Belts resigned.
Capt. Kolb sustains the reputation Of
being very successful farmer and no
doubt will bring to the discharge of his
new duties a thorough qualification for
their discharge.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09
A LADY PURSUED ANDINSUL
TED.
Officer Davis Prevents
Further Outrage.

Wednesday night between 8 and
ten o'clock as Miss Jessie B ldware
was going home from herwork passing
the Huntsville Hotel she was followed
by man named Evan Smith, white.
and grossly insuited Chief Of Police
Davis with his usual alertness to duty
noticed. the suspicious movement ol
the fellow aud Swallowed him. The
vigilant officers sus nicions proved
we'll f,unded as Evans overlook the
young laiy in front OF the Baptist
Church, Citation street, aud rudely
laid hands on her Officer Davis
came Immediately to the rescue.
Miss Bold ware appealing to him to
take the man away from her. Evans
resisted arrest but might as well have
attempted to fight his way out Of a
vlca, as out Of thsclu'ches Of the gall
l'nt ard brave offici r, who, nnder
the g e .ttsI prov c,ti>n, kept his
pri' Oner down, with out the use of
his club, until assistance arrived and
safely landed him in the lock NJ.
Right here We will say that parents
are taught lesson. Let tn m keen
their daughters at home BDd out OF
the treats after night, uni IS pro-
erly accompanied by some one.
II your gi'l' have to work out ar
range your contract so that they may
get lone bsfore night, or by al
means rr wide them with proper
escort, To do otherwise is 20 expose
them to insult and ruin.
We Ike from the Daily Here ury
the foil wing result Of ;he above case
before Mayor Mastin:
Both Evan Smith and Chief Davis
looked little the worse for wear as they
toed the mark at his Honor's levee Thurs
day morning, where the Chief charg.
ed Smith, first with disorderly conduct,
and next with resisting an officer in the
discharge of his duty.
The facts were substantially the same
as given in these columns Wednday. On
| hearing the evidence his Honor fined
! the prisoner in the sum of $50 and costs.
The money not being forthcoming, the
prisoner was returned to the city cala-
boose, and in day or two when his
head teels level again he will be set to
| work out the fine on the streets with the
corporation hands. By the time his
sentence expires the cotton~picking seas
son will have come,
| This case of Smiths has one peculiar
feature incident to it, and that is, the
good temper, firm GOODNESS and heroic
courage, displayed by the Chief on this
occasion. Although Smith was a pow.
erfully built athlete, yet the plucky little
officer never once thought of using any
other weapon than those provided him
by nature, and held on to his man until
he was safely lodged in the city lookup.
This is heroism worthy of all praise,
and when we consider that police Off
Ger when bruised and battered can ex-
ercise it, we are confident that he is the
right man in the right place cool, calm
and sell possessed. All honor to Chief
Davis To our worthy Mayor also, we
must return thanks for the firm way in
which he made the punishment fit the
crime in this instance.
Street rowdies must learn that our po>
licemen are not expected to be angels,
and when they are arrested they must
submit. Otherwise, they will be made
to, and must pay smartly too.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09

You always get what you order in
groceries in weight and quality at
the old reliable Grocery House Of /.
WISE & co.
McGee block.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09

The Odd Fellows are preparing
for celebration.
Splendid seasons for sowing
turnips.
-Mr D. S. Brandon Jr. is erect
ing a handsome brick cottage on bis
lot in the northwestern part OF the
city.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09
LOCAL RAILROAD SCHEDULE.

Passenger Train No. /, arrives at
Huntsville. going vest at lO:4o p. m.
Leaves at lO:oO
Passenger Train No. 2, arrives
(going East at o;oo a. m'
Leaves at 600 a. m.
Passenger Train No. 3, arrives
going Vest at l:lo p. M.
Leaves al l:l0
Passenger Train No. 4, arrives
going East at 5:00p. m.
Leaves 5:05 I"
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09

a 1N y, n, Fresh, cool Lager
NkAf \es NJ Beer always on
~ s: !: ::;:: 5; s: : g; IS: $;:: s: !: !;
found at the Sa-
loon Of w. F. STRUNE.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-07-09
John D. Caldwell,

223 w. Fourth st. Cincinnati, Ohio
DEALERS IN
Masonic Supplies, Ballot Boxes Ribbon
and Metal Badges, Tassels. Cords, Silk
and Bunting Flags, Gold and Sill
ver Friuges. Braids, Naroons,
Laces. Metal Letters and
Numbers, Stone Set
tings, Embroidery Bullions and Threads,
Silver and Gilt MenI Ornaments
Stars. .Spangles. also Boxing Gloves,
Fencing Fols. Masks and Com
bat Swords.
Flags and Banners Made to Order
A
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-06-08
o,BRIEN's ATTITUDE
Meets with Approval and Disapproval
In New York.

Meets with Approval and Disapprovai
In New York.
New YoRK, June 7.--Mr William o'Brien
spent a busy morning yesterday receiving
callers at tho Hoffman house. Among those
who called were Maj. John Byrne, Of Gin
cinnati, ex-vice-p president OF the National
league; DIR. William B. Wallace, ex-presi-
dent Of the Irish municipal council of this
city; the Rev. Prior Glynn, Mr.. NJ B.
0'Hanlon, the Rev Denis p. O'Flynn and
John P. Lynch. All were warm in their
congratulations to Mr.. O'Brien for his pru-
dence In avoiding the Union square meeting.
Mr. O'Brien declared that he had been infiu
enced In his course by no priest or politician,
and that for him to do other than he did on
Saturday night would have been to strike
fatal blow at the Irish cause.
~ confess have no desire to handy adjec-
tives with Mr.. McMackin,n said Mr.. O'Brien,
land don't wish to continue the controversy
further. / am confident that the Judgment
Of thinking people, in America and abroad,
will uphold me-
Many called to congratulate him on the
stand he had taken, and letters were received
condemning his course. In the afternoon he
was the guest OF the Press club, and speeches
were made by Mr.. O'Brien, Joseph Howard.
Col Cockerill, Richelicu Robinson and Bill
Nye. Mr. Nye said.
II want to say TO Mr.. O'Brien that I feel q
warm place in my bosom for him, and give
to him recipe which | have with me for
taking egg stains out of a dress suit, 50 that
you would not know that an egg had ever
struck it all [Laughter.1 have been In
the lecture business myself, and know how
to remove these things. l want to say per
sonally and in behalf Of Mr.. Gouldn Igreai
laughterl shat we welcome Mr.. O'Brien and
that we're glad he's here alive and that all his
limbs are with him.
Tonight there win be banquet in honor
of Mr.. O'Brien at tho Hoffman house.
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RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES
Lead to Frightful Tragedy in Pitts
burg Family.


burg Family.
PITTsBuRG, June Frederick Hermann,
aged 30 years, employed as helper In an
iron mill, killed his little daughter, aged 10
months, beat his wife until he thought her
dead, and then cut his throat Hermann,
who has been married for several years, Ia
member of the Evangelical Lutheran church.
His wife is Catholic, but on questions Of
faith they have managed to agree until quite
recently. Mrs Hermann had made no OBJ
lection to the baptizing of the two eldest
children In the Evangelical Lutheran
faith, but she, a few weeks ago, determined
TO have Lizzie, the baby, baptized into her
church. She took the little one to a priest
about two weeks ago, while the father was at
the mill, and had the ceremony performed.
The father was ignorant Of this, when, while
at work, one Of his friends told him of IT,
When his work was done he went to his
home, called his wife to his side, and made
her sit down ON his knee. His manner YVES
more than usually affectionate until he asked
her II she had had Lizzie baptized into the
Catholic church His wife answered In the
affirmative, when he told her that it was
q question of tho death of one of them.
He arose and went toward the cupboard
for knife, when Mrs. Herman jumped out
of the window He followed her and hit her
on the head with brick until she became in
sensible. He then returned to the house and
going TO the second story bedroom, where
Lizzie was sleeping in a cradle, took up a
razor and cut her throat, almost severing the
head from the body, killing the little one
before she awoke. He then went to win
dow, held his head outside, and cut his own
throat from ear to car.
A neighbor, Joseph Kesaner, ran to the
house and was let in by Hermann, who then
lay down on tho bed. He has written sew
eral notes in German. In them he says he
was deceived by his wife. He also says he
has forgiven her now. A minister is with
him, and he is reading his Bible and hymn
book, awaiting death, which viii result from
loss of blood Mrs. Hermann is in critical
condition and may die.
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MURDERED FOR MONEY.
The Police ON the Track Of the Suppose
Murderer.

Tne romeo on the lrach OF tne ouppoooo
Murderer.
MALONE, N. Y, June. Some lads, while
at play on Ramsey street on Saturday night,
came upon the corpse of an unknown man In
culvert near the roadway Coroner Nichol-
son made post norton examination, which
revealed fractured skull and other marks Of
violence, which proved conclusively that the
man had been murdered. Later the body was
identified as that of man who came to Ma
lone from ST. Regis lake on June l. He had
draft for s152 cashed at the Third National
bank. He registered at the Elm Wood house
as f. vannernian, Of Saginaw city, and de-
posted $i42 in the hotel Office, where It now
is George King, who was with him during
the winter, accompanied him, and on Thurs
day they hired a team. Nothing more was
seen of ZIMMERMAN until his body was found
in the culvert. King has been in jail In
Malone, and Is looked upon as hard charac-
ter The police are on his track.
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Chicago Election.

CHICAGO June THE election yesterday
for the new circuit judges of Cook county
resulted in victory for what was called the
Citizens ticket by a plurality of over Is, 900
Not over one-half Of the city vote was polled
The judges elected are Messrs Horton,
Waterman, Williamson, Clifford and Grin
nell, tho last named being the present states
attorney, who Is conducting the Doodle trials
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EvnngolIcnI Luthernns.

PHILADELPHIA, June THE Evangelical
Lutheran conference, at its yesterday after
noon conference, discussed the subject Of the
new seminary and finally referred the mat
ter TO a committee, who will make report
to-day. Reading was named as the next
meeting place Of the executive committee.
A centennial memorial service was held last
night for the Rev. DR.. Henry Muhlenberg,
who died In 1857
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-06-08

PoUdHKEEpsIE, june IA solid eight
inch shot, fired from gun at West Point be-
fore dark last evening, struck the rocks ON
the west shore near Target Hill, glanced,
and buried itself on thu east shore near the
road to Fishkill north Of Cold Spring. A
man driving along the road narrowly escaped
being hit by it. The shot has been dug out,
and is now on exhibition at Cold Spring.
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A Prominent ,,il Man KILLED.

FRANKLIN, Pa, June Frederick O.
liable, aged Ss, partner and treater Of oils In
the Astral refinery, five miles south Of
Franklin, on the Allegheny Valley railroad,
was killed by express train No. 4, north
bound, at . o'clock last evening. He was In
toxicated. He leaves wife and four chill
dren
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DIR. McGlynn snubbed.

ALBANY, Jule 7.--Rev Dr. McGlynn adj
dressed large audience here last evening.
Thomas J. Bowling, master workman of the
Knights of Labor, declined to preside at the
meeting and declared he would not attend
IL, Rev George Muller, of Schenectady,
presided
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WILLIAM A. WHEELER.

an invalid for many months. After his
wifes death, early IN 1876, he becasne despon-
dent and seemed to anticipate an early death.
As soon as his term at Washington was
ended he retired to his home in Malone,
withdrawing entirely from public life He
had been suffering from a complication of
diseases for over year, and OF late had
failed steadily.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1887-04-17

Por tenef que auseaAfss ~ dueSo
poF a'gun tempo & 10 Psslassla, en-
buses de % sAIud, dos casas terreras
sitas en- el bsrrio de 10 Ncnssrrats, que
enfFentan / 10 calle de Carlos 81 ace.
xAs & elias dos hermosos corrales 3 40
laSes que dan frente, 81 nno { la calle
del Captain Cores, J otro 4 10 plas nela
do eAn Ildefonso, una de dichas caaar
de viviends coblsds de zine, eon,trui.
da de- mAderas del pals, bastante sspa-
ciosa para una fsmiIis, 10 otn de ten.
d J panadsria eobijsds de tejs de be-
RIO , conttruida de msmposteria ma
derss del psis, J de intsrmedio on mag.
difeo aljibe qus reenjs sgaA de diehss
NOS fincss; sdemGs en- el solar qns Ell.
henta Z ID calle del Captain Cores ~
sneueDtrs On hernoso colgsdizo con
pesebre propio para dos eaballos , de.
p0sito de 10 que se quisrs ponsr, 81
Ell compTador 10 interess tsmbiAn ss
venden las existeneiss qus ~ enensn.
tran en- dichA tisnda J los snserss q
ttiles de b misms peSaderiA. II que
les interese pnede entsndsTss con eI
dnsho que vivs en- dichss Apeas.
ArseibO, Tsbrsro . ds 1857
t pGanAel Galanoa,
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GIRON.-C6digo de Comercio.
PEREDA.-Historia Natural.
CASTANOS.-- Verdadera contabilidsd.
Guia del Comercio , Bancs.
GANOT.-Fisica.
Observation-Disclosures latino.
ARTE de fuegos srtifciales.
0LLENDORFF.- -GramAtica frsncesa
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tomos.
LLOFRlU.-La Jaboneria.
COMBEROUSSE.-Geometria.
BRlOT.-A zebra.
SONET-Geometria anAlftiea.
UITIMOS diss dc un fil6sofo
BECQUER.-Obras.
FELlu.-Fisica y Qnimica.
GALDOS.-LA Desheredada.
Ell Amigo Manso.
ECARTlN.-GramAtica latina.
COMELERAN.-GrAmGtica cAstellA.
La.
CABALLER0.- latina.
GAVlLAS. - Antm4tira v Algebra
Geomeliia J Tugonome.
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